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gas⋅tro⋅e⋅soph⋅a⋅ge⋅al re⋅flux disease
[gas-troh-i-sof-uh-jee-uh
l, ‑ee-suh-faj-ee-uh
l, gas-]
–noun Pathology.
| a chronic condition in which acid from the stomach flows back into the lower esophagus, causing pain or tissue damage. |
Also called gastroesophageal reflux, acid reflux, GERD.
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| gastroesophageal reflux disease n. Abbr. GERD A chronic condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to reflux into the esophagus, causing heartburn, acid indigestion, and possible injury to the esophageal lining. |
| GERD abbr. gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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Main Entry: GERD
Function: abbreviation
gastroesophageal reflux disease
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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| GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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